Print Ongun 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, expressive, handmade feel, quick lettering, warm display, expressive brush, brushy, looping, slanted, textured, bouncy.
A lively handwritten print with a brush-pen feel, showing tapered entry/exit strokes, occasional dry-brush texture, and rounded joins. Letterforms lean forward and vary naturally in width, with tall ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase proportions that keep the x-height visually modest. Strokes are mostly continuous within each glyph but remain unconnected between letters, and many characters use soft curves, open counters, and occasional looped forms (notably in capitals and the q/g). Numerals are simplified and rhythmic, matching the same angled, stroke-driven construction as the letters.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where a handmade, energetic voice is desired—posters, café/menu headings, packaging callouts, social graphics, and quote-style compositions. It can also add warmth to logos or badges when set with generous spacing and ample size.
The tone is informal and upbeat, like quick marker lettering for notes, menus, or headlines. Its slanted, brushy motion reads confident and personable, with a slightly playful bounce that suggests spontaneity rather than formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush writing in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with expressive stroke movement. It prioritizes momentum, texture, and a personable signature-like character for attention-grabbing display use.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, often featuring long initial strokes and sweeping terminals that create a strong handwritten rhythm in short phrases. The overall spacing feels intentionally loose and organic, emphasizing speed and personality over strict uniformity.